US father and daughter admit selling fake Picasso and Banksy works, duping art world
A father and daughter in New Jersey have pleaded guilty to orchestrating a years-long scheme to sell counterfeit artworks attributed to prominent artists like Andy Warhol, Banksy, and Picasso, defrauding buyers of at least $2 million. They commissioned a Polish artist to produce over 200 forgeries and used forged gallery stamps to lend authenticity to the fake pieces. Both apologized in court, face over three years in prison, and are required to pay $1.9 million in restitution, with possible deportation to Poland.
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The US father and daughter pair were accused of selling counterfeit works of artists including (clockwise from top left) Raimond Staprans, Richard Mayhew, Andy Warhol and Banksy. Photograph: US attorney's office, eastern district of New YorkView image in fullscreenThe US father and daughter pair were accused of selling counterfeit works of artists including (clockwise from top left) Raimond Staprans, Richard Mayhew, Andy Warhol and Banksy. Photograph: US attorney's office, eastern district of New YorkUS crimeUS father and daughter admit selling fake Picasso and Banksy works, duping art worldPair apologise in court after being accused of defrauding buyers including some of New York’s most prominent fine art auction housesGuardian staff and agenciesWed 29 Apr 2026 23.35 EDTSharePrefer the…
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